
TO THE FRONT IN 
EUROPE'S WAR 



A PHOTOGRAPHIC REVIEW OF THE 
EQUIPPING AND LOADING OF THE 
STEAMSHIP "RED CROSS" AND HER 
DEPARTURE FROM NEW YORK 

1914 

SECOND EDITION 
COMPLIMENTS OF 

BAUER & BLACK 

CHICAGO NEW YORK 



Copyright, 1914, by Bauer S" Black 



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THIS booklet presents in pictures, from photo- 
graphs taken for us the tremendous work 
undertaken by the American Red Gross in quickly 
bearing relief to the wounded in the European war. 

In the exciting news of the day with reports of 
battles and of victory and defeat, it is easy to 
overlook the quiet efficiency of the great inter- 
national organization that is caring for the wound- 
ed, and the bravery of those men and women who 
volunteer to serve in the field. 

With its military type of organization, the 
American Red Cross in the United States was able 
to turn instantly from its daily work of instruction 
in First Aid among the industries of a peaceful 
country and, without confusion or excitement, 
charter the ship "Red Gross," load her with the 
best of surgical dressings and all other supplies, 
secure from leading hospitals of the country a full 
complement of nurses and surgeons and clear for 
European ports in an incredibly short time. It 
was an amazing revelation of how this relief corps, 
extending all the world over, keeps itself fit and 
ready. 

How "'this work was accomplished is quite 
clearly shown by the illustrations that follow. 

BAUER & BLACK 

©CI.A387876 

■ NOV 19 1914 



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Red Cross Surgeons Going With the Ship 

Dr. Reynold M. Kirby-Smith, Dr. John A. C. Colston, Dr. M. H. Todd, Dr. Roades 
Fayerweather, Dr. Lewis C. Spencer, Dr. H. C. Slack, Dr. William S. Magill, 
Dr. Philip Newton, Dr. Robert W. Hinds, Dr. Fred W. Eastman, Dr. Henry M. 
Shaw, Dr. Chas. MacDonald, Dr. Russell A. Jewitt, Dr. John C. Miller, Dr. Howard 
W. Real, Dr. V. N. Leonard, Dr. William T. Fitzsimmons, Dr. Rial F. Rradbury, 
Dr. R. H. Newman, Dr. John Lancer, Dr. Edward H. Egbert, Dr. Rrown S. 
McClintic, Dr. Arthur M. Zinkhan, Dr. Charles H. Sanders, Dr. J. F. Spearman, 
Dr. Grover A. C. Stem, Dr. Cary A. Snoddy, Dr. Fred G. Renton, Dr. Walcott 
Denison, Dr. Paul H. Zinkhan. 
In the center, seated, is Major Robert U. Patterson of the American Red Cross. 



TO THE FRONT IN 
EUROPE'S WAR 



Shortly after the war in Europe was started, the need 
for outside aid in caring for the wounded became apparent. 

Immediately, the American Red Gross turned to Bauer 
& Black alone for surgical dressings — absorbent cotton, 
gauzes, bandages, etc. — in quantities sufficient to equip a 
ship to be sent with nurses and surgeons for the different 
countries at war. 

Speed was vital. The ship must not be delayed waiting 
for supplies. And for days entire departments in the B & B 
plant worked night and day, turning out supplies for the 
Red Gross Society. 

For convenient handling, absorbent cotton was packed 
in firmly compressed bales. Put up in sealed "hospital 
rolls," these were subjected to heavy pressure, covered 
with burlap and bound with iron straps. 

Bandages were packed in iron bound wooden cases 
holding approximately 200 pounds each. 

Gauze, in hundred yard rolls, went in cases of 2500 
yards. 



Within three weeks from the date that the first order 
was received, Bauer & Black had shipped to the steamship 
"Red Gross," at Brooklyn, N. Y., the following: 

Absorbent Cotton 288,440 pounds 

Surgical Gauze 344,870 square yards 

Bandages, assorted sizes.. 300,000 

together with quantities of adhesive plaster and special 
dressings. 

In addition to this, during the same period, rush orders 
were received from other countries: 

Canada equipped troops for England and ordered in 
large quantities; absorbent cotton, gauze, bandages, 
British Army First Field Dressings, ligatures, adhesive 
plaster and other dressings. 

From England orders came for absorbent cotton and 
shipments were made by the ton. 

Australia, too, was supplied with large quantities of 
absorbent cotton. 

Russia placed with us what is probably the largest 
single order for roller bandages ever filled in this country. 

And we shipped to France an order for Wound Dress- 
ings which filled twenty-nine freight cars. 

It is a source of considerable gratification to us not 
only that we were called upon to supply the Red Cross 
Society, but that in this great emergency we were equipped 
to deliver to them the large quantities of these dressings 
within the required time. 




Corner of Packing Department, Bauer & Black, Chicago 





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Absorbent Cotton in Bales — Part of Express Shipment 




Cases of Gauze and Bandages Sent by Express 



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Loading an Express Shipment on Cars 




A Big Wagon Load 




The Final Rush Shipment 




During the last few days before the "Red Cross" Steamer sailed, it was necessary 

to make enormous shipments by express. One lot filled three cars, making 

the largest single express shipment ever made from Chicago. Several 

trips by all these wagons were required to complete the loading. 




Unloading Absorbent Cotton From Car at Pier 

Bush Terminal, Brooklyn, N. Y. 




Absorbent Cotton, Surgical Gauze and Bandages for 
German Red Cross 




Absorbent Cotton for French Red Cross on Dock 

Three bales at a time are hoisted on board ship. The bales in sight are but a 
small part of the shipment. About 20,000 pounds of cotton is shown, each bale 
containing 100 kilos (220 pounds) Absorbent Cotton, in one pound rolls, firmly 
compressed to save space, while the total supplied by Bauer & Black was over 
one-quarter million pounds. 




Hoisting Cases of Gauze and Bandages on Board 




Checking the Goods Before Lowering Into Hold 

The men in uniform are: at left, Officer of the Deck, Beach; at right, holding 

book, Captain Rust of Steamship "Red Cross"; between them, wearing 

straw hat, Mr. T. N. Phillips of the American Red Cross. 




Cases for Austrian Red Cross 

Two derricks are being used to rush the loading. The three cases swung from 
the second derrick show above the funnel in the center. 




Group of Red Cross Nurses From Chicago 

Reading from left to right — Top Row: 1, Mary F. Bowman; 2, Eva L. Doniat; 
3, Edwina Klee; 4, Gertrude G. Hard; 5, Charlotte Eaton. Middle Row: 1, Alma 
E. Foerster; 2, Lyda N. Anderson; 3, Anne Hansen; 4, Julia S. Schneider; 5, Genevieve 
Dyer; 6, Martha M. Moritz; 7, Alice Gilborne; 8, Mary E. Hill. Lower Row: 
Charlotte Burgess, Supervisor; Miss Jane A. Delano of Red Cross Society, Miss 
H. Scott Hay in charge of Nurses. 




On Board Steamship "Red Cross" 

View from forward deck just before sailing. The steamer "Red Cross" carried 
thirty surgeons and one hundred twenty-six nurses. These were divided into 
"units" consisting of three surgeons and twelve nurses, which were detailed for 
service in different countries as follows: two units for England, two for Russia, 
two for Germany, two for Austria, and two for France. 




Steamship "Red Cross" 

Taken at Bush Terminal Docks, Brooklyn, N. Y., while being loaded. Note 
painters' stages on funnels, where the Bed Cross emblem is being painted. 




Nurses on Deck as Ship Sails 




The "Red Cross" Steamer Being Towed Down the River 




"All Ashore" — The Final Farewell 



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